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DE52 ODV

2002 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,281 mi
Last recorded161,281 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 ODV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 161,281 miles

both front suspension lower rear arm inner bushes worn

front number plate deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2011 154,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 145,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front upper front arm has slight movement in bush

nearside track rod end has slight play

offside front lower reararm has slight play in bush

Pass 13 Nov 2009 137,653 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 137,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 126,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 126,579 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper not clearing

Pass 5 Dec 2007 116,265 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 116,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 103,525 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 103,525 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 75,537 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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DE52 ODV is a 2002 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 115,166 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE52 ODV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE52 ODV registered?

DE52 ODV is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is DE52 ODV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 ODV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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